Fragrance comparison

Malek vs Wink

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 85 ratings analysed

3 wins

Malek

Arman Manoukian Parfums

4.506 votes

Rank #39,224 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Wink

Lilly Pulitzer

3.4379 votes

Rank #20,081 FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malek takes 3 of 4 categories.

Malek
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Wink
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Malek3/4

Wink1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Malek
Sillage & projection: Malek
Value for money: Malek
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Wink

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

MalekArman Manoukian Parfums

WinkLilly Pulitzer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 41%Had 0%Want 59%

3.43/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 45%Had 28%Want 27%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

83%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

9%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

28%Dislike

1%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityMalek

SillageMalek

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMalekBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

floral84%

rose77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

floral100%

green92%

rose84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

JasmineLemon ZestLily

Heart

Red RoseFreesiaVioletPear

Base

Woody NotesVetiverAmberVanilla

Top15-30 mins

FreesiaGreen NotesPear

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseLilyViolet

Base5-8 hrs

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLily, Freesia, Violet and Pear. Durations are only published for Wink, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer80

Fall3

Winter7

Day100

Night9

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,224

PerfumerArman Manoukian

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#20,081

PerfumerCecile Krakower

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerWinkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Malek opens with a polished floral mix of lily, jasmine and freesia, brightened by lemon zest and softened by pear. It quickly settles into a gentle rose and violet heart, with woody notes, vetiver, amber and vanilla giving it a warm, smooth base. It reads refined, mildly sweet and slightly tart rather than loud. This…

Reviews →

Lilly Pulitzer Wink is a bright, uplifting floral fruity perfume that captures the easygoing sunshine of coastal resort living. It opens with a crisp crunch of green pear and sweet pink freesia, creating an immediate sensation like slicing ripe fruit on a sunlit patio. As the initial freshness settles, a bouquet of wh…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Malek or Wink?

Malek takes 3 of 4 categories. Malek is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes; Wink is rated 3.43/5 from 79 votes. Choose Malek for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wink for a floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malek or Wink?

Malek lasts longest (Malek 60/100, Wink 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malek or Wink?

Malek projects furthest (Malek 67/100, Wink 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malek and Wink smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and rose accords. Common notes include Lily, Freesia, Violet and Pear.

Is Malek or Wink better for summer or winter?

Malek suits daytime wear; Wink suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malek and Wink?

Malek has top notes of Jasmine, Lemon Zest and Lily, heart notes of Red Rose, Freesia, Violet and Pear, a base of Woody Notes, Vetiver, Amber and Vanilla. Wink has top notes of Freesia, Green Notes and Pear, heart notes of Rose, Lily and Violet, a base of Musk and Amber.